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- 2004-06-16 19:28:03
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- D. Ross Lederman
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Reviewer:
Mock402
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February 6, 2024
Subject: The Impact of Hollywood on Culture
Subject: The Impact of Hollywood on Culture
This movie is an example of how the expanding movie industry contributed to the stereotypes that changed our whole social fabric.
The simplistic plot ... supported by racial and cultural stereotypes got its strength and popularity from the new technology that brought live action stories to a world that was desperate for entertainment.
The fact that the obvious antagonist (the fiance) gets away with the wanton slaughter of animals, and treats men and women alike as pawns for his entertainment, is an example of how screen writers, producers, and publishers contributed to establishing the acceptance of such behavior.
As movie-making became more sophisticated, so did the shaping of those stereotypes - always used to stimulate action and increase viewership.
The only highpoint of this movie, was the portrayal of the character of Tarzan as one who has love and understanding for the animal kingdom.
The simplistic plot ... supported by racial and cultural stereotypes got its strength and popularity from the new technology that brought live action stories to a world that was desperate for entertainment.
The fact that the obvious antagonist (the fiance) gets away with the wanton slaughter of animals, and treats men and women alike as pawns for his entertainment, is an example of how screen writers, producers, and publishers contributed to establishing the acceptance of such behavior.
As movie-making became more sophisticated, so did the shaping of those stereotypes - always used to stimulate action and increase viewership.
The only highpoint of this movie, was the portrayal of the character of Tarzan as one who has love and understanding for the animal kingdom.
Reviewer:
Harry299
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February 4, 2023
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Reviewer:
slacker14
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June 5, 2022
Subject: Revenge of the MidWits..
Subject: Revenge of the MidWits..
most comments here show an average IQ of 75....this is a classic film....
Reviewer:
The Toff
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November 15, 2021
Subject: Pay no mind to the bigots
Subject: Pay no mind to the bigots
I laugh at the anti-American reviewers comments - see the history of Europe in Africa...King Leopold, Italy in Ethiopia, the French in North Africa (etc),
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not to mention the many decades of poaching, murder and dictatorships in Africa itself...America is in good, ugly company.
That said, this is a fun Tarzan picture; a great Sunday afternoon pastime.
That said, this is a fun Tarzan picture; a great Sunday afternoon pastime.
Reviewer:
f. friedrich kling
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November 5, 2020
Subject: The Ugly American
Subject: The Ugly American
How thoroughly revolting for the opening scene to depict an American hunter competing for the title of most African wildlife killed. Now surprise the film
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at the boxoffice was a total flop.
Reviewer:
Shadows_Girl
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October 23, 2020
Subject: About Glenn Morris
Subject: About Glenn Morris
The actor playing Tarzan in this production.
He was American as Apple Pie. And an Olympic Champion as were Johnny Weissmuller, Bruce Bennett (aka Herman ... Brix) and Buster Crabbe (Though only Buster also brought Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers to life).
So, sorry to the ant-American viewer but the Americans didn't go anywhere.
By the way, the movie flopped when it came out and Morris quit the movies.
He was American as Apple Pie. And an Olympic Champion as were Johnny Weissmuller, Bruce Bennett (aka Herman ... Brix) and Buster Crabbe (Though only Buster also brought Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers to life).
So, sorry to the ant-American viewer but the Americans didn't go anywhere.
By the way, the movie flopped when it came out and Morris quit the movies.
Reviewer:
Badomen
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October 13, 2020
Subject: Fun Movie - Glad to See Americans go
Subject: Fun Movie - Glad to See Americans go
Nothing worse than seeing obese, ugly Americans trampling all over the world destroying the wildlife, and stealing the resources. Tarzan and Eleanor would
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be more challenged to live as they would appear to 80 years ago. I enjoyed ths movie because it reminded me of how much we need an escape from reality today. Give me more Tarzans, monkeys, and wild animals...feed the Americans to the Crocodiles.
Reviewer:
GramTillie
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April 1, 2020
Subject: Tarzan and...Eleanor??
Subject: Tarzan and...Eleanor??
I enjoyed this vintage romp in the Tarzan genre. Aside from the fact that this story bears little resemblance to Edgar Rice Burrough’s story (featuring
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the character Jane Porter, not Eleanor!), it was fun to watch. You can’t let it bother you too much that there are Indian elephants (wrong continent, wrong biome) and zebras (plains animals) roaming thru the jungle. My favorite character was the chimpanzee—well-trained, great actor. It also didn’t hurt that the guy playing Tarzan was quite a hunk.
Reviewer:
Ranuel
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March 9, 2020
Subject: Silly fun
Subject: Silly fun
Going in you have to accept that this movie will make no sense but if you reach for some popcorn and either MST3K it or just turn off your brain and come
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along for the ride it's a lot of fun. I mean this is the sort of movie where there is a floor show with chorus girls at the palace in the middle of the African Jungle.
Hedda Hopper, not yet the feared Hollywood gossip columnist, plays the mom and I was surprised to see she's actually a decent actress. I'd always assumed she'd given up acting because she wasn't any good at it.
Eleanor and Tarzan are both played by Olympic gold medalists not actors but they get by. Tarzan's main job is to look good in the loin cloth and he is very, very good at that.
Elanor's idiot fiance is meant to be comic relief I think but his shooting everything he can including a fawn and small parrot makes him disgusting and my biggest complaint about this movie is that he didn't get eaten by something.
Hedda Hopper, not yet the feared Hollywood gossip columnist, plays the mom and I was surprised to see she's actually a decent actress. I'd always assumed she'd given up acting because she wasn't any good at it.
Eleanor and Tarzan are both played by Olympic gold medalists not actors but they get by. Tarzan's main job is to look good in the loin cloth and he is very, very good at that.
Elanor's idiot fiance is meant to be comic relief I think but his shooting everything he can including a fawn and small parrot makes him disgusting and my biggest complaint about this movie is that he didn't get eaten by something.
Reviewer:
indy.go.blue66
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February 5, 2019 (edited)
Subject: Whatisname is so right!
Subject: Whatisname is so right!
In his (her?) review he talks about this delightful old movie, along with a few cartoons and a serial along with the kids and some popcorn for an entertaining
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Saturday afternoon.
What he describes was the premise of a wonderful PBS series in the '80s called Matinee at the Bijou. I can't recall the hosts name, sorry. It was a 2 hour show IIRC which featured an old cartoon, news clip (Movietone usually), a serial chapter, sometimes a short then the feature... usually some "B" movie like this one. It WAS a great way to spend a rainy or cold Saturday afternoon.
What he describes was the premise of a wonderful PBS series in the '80s called Matinee at the Bijou. I can't recall the hosts name, sorry. It was a 2 hour show IIRC which featured an old cartoon, news clip (Movietone usually), a serial chapter, sometimes a short then the feature... usually some "B" movie like this one. It WAS a great way to spend a rainy or cold Saturday afternoon.
Reviewer:
sajadsmz
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January 24, 2019
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Reviewer:
doowopbob
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March 4, 2010
Subject: ....Like Gravy....
Subject: ....Like Gravy....
....The Plot Thickens..And It's Lumpy Here Too.!.Glenn Morris Goes To Deepest, Darkest Africa In Search Of His Long Lost Brother..The Mystery Ends Early
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As You Hear Glenn.."Call For Philip Morris"..!
Reviewer:
terracesider
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February 14, 2006
Subject: Entertainment
Subject: Entertainment
In 1938, the extensive time wildlife footage in this nicely paced entertaining romp must have made a great impact on cinema audiences. Great White Hunters
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kill and capture animals and a local prince takes a shine to the heroine (Eleanor Holm). On both counts, Tarzan (Glenn Morris) is less than pleased and decides to do something about it. You know the rest.
I think by far the best of the Tarzan films on this site. Morris' acting isn't up to much but, for me, Holm carries the film and the production values are higher than average.
I think by far the best of the Tarzan films on this site. Morris' acting isn't up to much but, for me, Holm carries the film and the production values are higher than average.
Reviewer:
Wattsisname
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September 12, 2005
Subject: Tarzan's Revenge
Subject: Tarzan's Revenge
This movie is what I used to see at the kidee's
show at the Tower Theatre in Roseville Calif.
In the 50s Tarzan was second only to John Wayne!
This feature ... has a good plot with the usual animal
antics.The inept greenhorn fiance' of the leading
lady who shoots at everything that moves,along
with some fierce natives with a traitorous guide
with a quivering lip make for some great entertainment for the whole family!My suggestion
would be to treat yourself and your family to a
50s style kid's saturday show.Start with a couple
of toons from the cartoon chest followed by a
chapter of one of the great serials from the
archive!Follow it up with Tarzan's Revenge and
I think all you'll need beyond that is the popcorn!
show at the Tower Theatre in Roseville Calif.
In the 50s Tarzan was second only to John Wayne!
This feature ... has a good plot with the usual animal
antics.The inept greenhorn fiance' of the leading
lady who shoots at everything that moves,along
with some fierce natives with a traitorous guide
with a quivering lip make for some great entertainment for the whole family!My suggestion
would be to treat yourself and your family to a
50s style kid's saturday show.Start with a couple
of toons from the cartoon chest followed by a
chapter of one of the great serials from the
archive!Follow it up with Tarzan's Revenge and
I think all you'll need beyond that is the popcorn!
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